Breaker depth

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004020",
  "term": "Breaker depth",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The water depth at which an ocean wave begins to break, transforming from a smooth swell into a turbulent, foamy crest. This depth is primarily determined by the wave height and wavelength, as the wave's orbital motion interacts with the seabed. For a typical deep-water wave, breaking occurs when the water depth is approximately 1.3 times the wave height.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/breaker-depth/"
}